18 h. ago Georgette Gagnon: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Are Excluded from Nearly All Aspects of Public Life

Georgette Gagnon: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Are Excluded from Nearly All Aspects of Public Life  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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25 h. ago Spain Names Foreign Ministry Room in Honor of Afghanistan’s Women and Girls

Spain has dedicated a Foreign Ministry room to Afghanistan’s women and girls, symbolizing continued solidarity amid shrinking international attention to their rights. Spain has named a room at its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in honor of Afghanistan women and girls, underscoring its continued support for their rights amid growing restrictions in Afghanistan. The Spanish Foreign […] The post Spain Names Foreign Ministry Room in Honor of Afghanistan’s Women and Girls appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 d. ago Briefing to the United Nations Security Council by the Secretary

Briefing to the United Nations Security Council by the Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, Georgette Gagnon, New York, 10 December 2025  ReliefWeb

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3 d. ago The UK unequivocally condemns the appalling erosion of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council

The UK unequivocally condemns the appalling erosion of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan: UK statement at the UN Security Council  GOV.UK

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3 d. ago US Warns Excluding Women from Workforce Threatens Afghanistan’s Economic Future

The United States warns that excluding women from Afghanistan’s workforce could severely damage the country’s economic growth and long-term development prospects. Afghanistan’s economic growth faces serious challenges as half of its population, women remains excluded from economic activity, a senior UN official warned. Stephen Rodriguez, UN Development Programme (UNDP) representative in Afghanistan, stated on Wednesday, […] The post US Warns Excluding Women from Workforce Threatens Afghanistan’s Economic Future appeared first on Khaama Press.

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8 d. ago Australia Imposes Sanctions and Travel Bans on Four Taliban Officials

Australia has imposed sanctions and travel bans on four senior Taliban officials, citing escalating rights violations, especially against women and girls in Afghanistan. Australia has announced plans to amend its Autonomous Sanctions Regulations in order to impose targeted measures against senior officials and institutions currently governing Afghanistan. The proposed legal changes would enable Canberra to […] The post Australia Imposes Sanctions and Travel Bans on Four Taliban Officials appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago UN Women Emphasizes Education and Empowerment of Girls with Disabilities in Afghanistan

UN Women Emphasizes Education and Empowerment of Girls with Disabilities in Afghanistan  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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1 week ago UN: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Face Multiple Dangers Every Day

UN: Women and Girls in Afghanistan Face Multiple Dangers Every Day  8am.media

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2 w. ago Violence against women and girls is going unreported and unpunished in Taliban

Violence against women and girls is going unreported and unpunished in Taliban-led Afghanistan  رسانه رخشانه

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2 w. ago Bennett Says Violence Against Women “Unacceptable” in Afghanistan

UN human rights rapporteur Richard Bennett said violence against women in Afghanistan is “unacceptable,” urging greater protection as abuses continue to rise. Violence against women and girls in Afghanistan remains “unacceptable,” UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett said on Tuesday, marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Bennett stressed that Afghanistan’s women […] The post Bennett Says Violence Against Women “Unacceptable” in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UN Report: A Woman or Girl Is Killed Every 10 Minutes by a Partner or Family Member

A new UN report warns that violence against women remains pervasive worldwide, with a woman or girl killed every 10 minutes in 2024 by intimate partners or relatives. Homes remain “dangerous, and often deadly, places for far too many women and girls,” the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said, urging governments to strengthen […] The post UN Report: A Woman or Girl Is Killed Every 10 Minutes by a Partner or Family Member appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago OCHA: Afghan Women and Girls Continue to Face Repressive Taliban Restrictions

OCHA: Afghan Women and Girls Continue to Face Repressive Taliban Restrictions  8am.media

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